Make Your Point, Jr. > Words in ABC Order > jab
Study the word JAB:
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To jab something is to push it, poke it, or punch it in a sharp, straight way, usually with your finger or something else small and narrow.
Below, look at how the man on the left jabs his friend with his elbow, almost spilling his friend’s drink.
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And, look at how the person behind the wall jabs the people in the net with a stick. Ouch!
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Make a flash card:
You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine.
Term Definition Picture jab to give something a hard, sudden poke 
Write your own sentence!
You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can!
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Write a sentence with the word JAB:
Remember: to jab something is to suddenly jam into it or prick it.
Idea 1: "It's so annoying when (someone) keeps jabbing me with a (something) while I'm trying to (do something)."
Idea 2: "Although I know it's rude to point, I was so surprised when (something happened) that I jabbed my finger at (something) and shouted, 'Look!'"
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